A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bordier family of France.
swordJustice, and military honourJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. à deux épées d'arg.,”
The Bordier arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Reigning in France when the Bordier arms are first recorded.
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
The surname Bordier originates from the Old French word "bordier," which historically referred to a smallholder or a peasant who worked a modest plot of land known as a "bordage." By the time the family was firmly established in Paris in 1663, the name had evolved from a simple occupational description into a recognized family identifier. During the seventeenth century, individuals bearing this name were often integrated into the urban fabric of the capital, working as skilled tradespeople or merchants who helped sustain the city's growing economy. As the family settled into Parisian life, they became part of the diverse social landscape of the era, contributing to the administrative and commercial activities that defined the city under the reign of Louis XIV. This transition from rural landholders to city residents reflects the broader movement of families seeking new opportunities within the heart of France during the early modern period.
A Germanic or Old French term referring to a small farm or hut.
